> So another TR3 and more of the same - lead everywhere. So my
> question, directed at the older, er, make that "longer
> serving" members of the group is: what's the story with all
> the lead on these cars? Did they come out of Coventry like
> this or is this from earlier repairs?
A D'oh moment : I got my current front apron just a bit too hot while brazing
in repair patches; and the factory solder started
running out of the joint around the headlight plinth!
Don't know if yours is all original; but for sure the factory used body solder
(lead/tin alloy) in places. As noted, it was also a
standard repair material for many years. Custom cars used to be known as "lead
sleds" because of all the lead in them.
-- Randall
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